Are you overpaying for underperforming STR management?
Say goodbye to slow and unhelpful support, hidden charges, and poor pricing control.
Our friendly expert team at Go Explore is ready to professionally support your vacation rental while putting more of your STR income where it belongs–in your pocket.
*Based on a case study after 1 year with Go Explore. Commission represents a 1% lifetime promotional rate for new homeowners.
I am so excited to finish my first year working with Go Explore! My property grossed $10,000 higher than the previous year with a different management company. And, Go Explore is always available to take my call with any questions I might have. Great performance and a great company to work with. I highly recommend Go Explore!
Homeowner, CO
“Go Explore has been key in the success of our vacation rental in Florida. Go Explore handles complex client situations more professionally than I could have ever dreamed. They know the platforms in and out and have been able to implement a great listing and targeted marketing. Most importantly, the team has been quick to provide answers to inquiring guests about unique questions pertaining to our property. We can rest assured that we have our time and we do not need to worry.”
Homeowner, FL
“We have thoroughly enjoyed our partnership with Go Explore. We’ve found their experience and resources to be invaluable, and their team’s dedication is evident in every interaction. We appreciate their proactiveness in ensuring guests receive the best stay possible. We highly recommend Go Explore to any homeowner looking for a professional partner to handle the online aspects of a vacation rental in any location.”
Onsite Manager/Caretaker
We launched in 2016 as a full-service vacation-rental company in Colorado—and we’re still thriving today. When a longtime client bought a second home in Florida and asked us to manage it, we built a remote model that covered every online detail while their local housekeeper handled the on-site work. Go Explore was born.
Our seasoned hospitality team pairs hands-on know-how with proven tools and systems to handle dynamic pricing, real-time guest messaging, listing and calendar sync across multiple platforms and more. We remove the digital headaches of STR management and make housekeeper coordination effortless. Log into your owner portal anytime for live calendars, transparent financials, performance stats, and one-click blocking of dates for your own stays.
The result: owners keep thousands more each year compared with traditional full service vacation rental property management fees.
*Commission represents a 1% lifetime promotional rate for new homeowners.
• Airbnb, Vrbo, and direct booking sites (integrated)
• Cancellation policy optimization
• House rules
• Guest soft-screening
• Review and review response
• Software-driven weekly update to pricing and occupancy management
• Strategic min/max stay optimization
• Strategic gap night settings
• US-based message monitoring with 1-hour inquiry response
• Confirmations, pre-check-in/out, and common questions
• Manage early check-in/late check-out requests
• Handle reservation changes and guest updates
• Process cancellations and refunds
• Compliant service animal responses and policy clarification
• Every booking includes coverage for property damage from guests
• Negotiating and resolving damage situations with guests and booking platforms
• Handling all unusual situations like lost, left behind, or stolen goods, guest concessions and partial refunds
• Reviews for less than 5 star guests, including private feedback and responses
• Contesting negative reviews with platforms
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Support | Scripted emails, AI bots, & overseas call center | U.S. based human team with same or next day personal replies |
Housekeeping / repairs | Owner responsibility with very limited support | We coordinate schedules, troubleshooting, and onboarding with owners preferred housekeeper and handyman |
Fee | 10 % booking + guest surcharges noted by owners | Flat 9 % of gross booking revenue |
Guest-cancellation handling | May refund guests as “Evolve credits,” shifting revenue away from the owner | Cancellation policies focused on maximizing owner revenue; no cross-property credit giveaways |
Pricing control | Limited; owner edits often denied | Owners can set or change min / max rates, minimum stays, and book owner stays through their own portal |
Growth philosophy | 35 000+ homes nationwide—high-volume call-center model | Boutique by design so every owner and guest keeps direct, high-touch support |
Meet Tim Thornton, co-founder of Go Explore and our sister Company, Stay Colorado.
After a short consultation you’ll have clarity on whether Go Explore could be the missing piece your vacation rental team has been needing.
Our team is excited to help your property run more smoothly than ever, while helping your bottom line at the same time!
Reach out today and start a conversation.
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